Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary of Position Responsibility:        

Assist clinical pharmacists in the day-to-day operations of the department.  Coordinates the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and assists in their performance appraisals.  Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects under guidance of the Pharmacy Manager responsible for the area.   

Actively supports the hospital's and department's continuous quality improvement and customer service goals individually and as an effective team member.

Maintains certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

One Pharmacy Technician, Lead will be assigned to the following areas:  1) Main Pharmacy; 2) Cleanroom; 3) Hematology/ Oncology; 4) Critical Care. 

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Essential Job Functions:

Coordinates the work activities and training of pharmacy technicians and acts as the workflow/staffing coordinator for his/her area of responsibility. 

Evaluates and reports new technician performance to the Pharmacy Managers in a timely manner and participates in peer evaluation and evaluation of other pharmacy employees.

Provides inservices and/or continuing education (C.E.) programs to other pharmacy technicians.

Reviews and interprets pharmacy departmental policies and procedures and suggests policy and procedure changes to improve work flow of the area. Assists in the execution of new policies and procedures.

Serves as a go-to person for other pharmacy technicians as experts in his/her respective area of responsibility.  

Takes on and maintains responsibility for special projects after discussing with the pharmacy manager responsible for the area.

Maintains and/or assists with the development of the Pharmacy Technician schedules on a monthly basis.

Solves staffing problems in case of unplanned absence. 

Enters new orders under the direction of a pharmacist.  Processes new prescriptions and refills. 

Prepares labels manually or by computer for oral doses, injectables and large volume parenterals when necessary. 

Selects, prepares and/or compounds non-intravenous and intravenous medications for new medication orders, unit‑dose carts and outpatient prescriptions when applicable.  Prepares cytotoxic agents when necessary.

Fills, exchanges and credits unit-dose carts upon authorization of a pharmacist.  Notifies pharmacists of returned doses. Returns usable stock to inventory.

Fills automated dispensing machines in patient care areas to maintain adequate supplies.   Fills pharmacy code trays, seizure kits, and other stock items as necessary for both inpatient and outpatient areas. 

Maintains the physical appearance of the department.

Triages telephone calls and electronic pharmacy information system messages.  Effectively communicates messages to co-workers.

Participates in peer evaluation and evaluation of other pharmacy employees.

Adheres to all hospital, departmental and regulatory policies and procedures. 

Coordinates the inventory and ordering of stock medications for his/her area of responsibility.  Stocks shelves and notes low stock items on stock reorder forms.  Assesses inventory on a yearly basis and adjusts par levels as necessary.

Coordinates the quality assurance activities of the pharmacy to ensure that medications are stored properly and are in date. 

Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Education: High school diploma required or GED equivalent required. Completion of two years of college with at least one general mathematics course preferred.

Job Related Experience: Minimum two years of hospital pharmacy technician experience required. A minimum of one year of experience at Lurie Children’s required.  Must have successfully completed IV Specialist training. 

Licensure: Licensure as Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois.

            Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

    Skills/Knowledge:

Must be able to follow instructions accurately and be capable of following well organized work routine.

Must be able to learn and master the procedures and techniques necessary to operate the unit‑dose system.

Must have good interpersonal and communication skills to function within a team and to interact with tact and courtesy with all hospital employees and customers.

Must complete an annual validation of aseptic techniques including handling of multiple-dispensed sterile bulk products.

Must have good mathematical skills in order to perform calculations, make dilutions and maintain records.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Must have computer data entry skills or ability to learn computer data entry.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$26.25-$42.92 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

Tuition assistance

Student loan servicing and support

Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities

Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children’s we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.  

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org